International week in Dubai
The first edition of the International week abroad was organized from January 3rd, 2026 to January 11th, 2026 in the United Arab Emirates.
Students were involved in attending lectures and seminar and three company visits were organized during the visit in the UAE.
The final evaluation will be based on a multiple choice test (30 multiple choices in 45 minutes). The minimum sufficient grade was 18.
The course can be recognized as an extra-activity of 3 ECTS but the minimum frequency requirement is 90% of attendance.
Hosting institution
The Institute of Management Technology-Dubai (IMTD) is an international business school. It is certified by the Ministry of Higher Education, UAE; the Institute is licensed by MOHESR and KHDA, and all its programs are accredited by the CAA.
It offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs to students from a multitude of nationalities and educational backgrounds. Established in 2006, the Institute was among the first International Business Schools to have set up a full-fledged campus in Dubai.
At the undergraduate level IMTD offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (full-time). At the graduate level it offers a full-time MBA for fresh graduates and an Executive MBA (on weekends) for working professionals. Students from various nationalities including the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Europe study together.
Program
| January 3rd, 2026 |
Arrival to IMTDubai |
| January 4th, 2026 |
Orientation session at IMT Dubai Campus & Introduction to the program Session 01: Cross-Cultural Management (Dr. Arbind Samal, IMTD) Arabic Barbeque Dinner |
| January 5th, 2026 |
Industry Visit 01: Notions Group Session 02: Supply Chain Analytics (Dr. Taab Ahmed Samad, Birmingham University) |
| January 6th, 2026 |
Industry Visit 02: Swiss Arabian Perfume Session 03: Sustainable Supply Chain Management (Dr. Dogan Serel, IMTD) |
| January 7th, 2026 |
Outbound Visit: Workshop at Trends Research Visit to Abu-Dhabi |
| January 8th, 2026 |
Session 04: Leadership in the Age of AI (Mr. Maher Labban, People Director, Eyewa) Desert Safari with cultural activities |
| January 9th, 2026 |
Session 05: UAE FinTech: Current Trends & Future Outlook (Dr. Samer Saade, IMTD) Session 06: FinTech industry analysis (Dr. Samer Saade, IMTD) |
| January 10th, 2026 |
Session 07: AI and Digital Innovation for Business (Mr. Partha P. Dutta, Regional Delivery Leader – Middle East & Africa, Tech Mahindra ) Final Exam & wrap-up session City tour / Cultural trip (City Tour: Burj Khalifa+ Dubai Marina + Dubai Palace) |
| January 11th, 2026 | Departure from IMT Dubai |
